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Podcast 1425 June 21, 2014 : Mrs. Weber's Neighborhood, #SMDetroit and AT&T Hotspot

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Show Notes:

Summer Social Media Daze

Our social media guru and new mom, Emily Hay has been on maternity leave for the last few months but has managed to stay connected to the world of social media. Today she introduces us to two of her friends:

Click Here to Listen to Emily Hay and Jeff DeHaven

Jeff DeHaven tells us about Detroit Social Media Day: June 27. The event is designed to bring together people who are interested in promoting the use of social media throughout the Metro Detroit area. Sign up for the event.

Mrs. Weber’s Neighborhood where Lauren Weber helps young families find fun things to do during the summer and young mothers find a kindred spirit.

Click Here to Listen to Mrs. Weber’s Neightborhood

AT&T: Hotspot, Audiovox Car Device, Amazon Fire Phone

Todd Lane, AT&T Regional Sales Mgr. Michigan, talks about the company’s three hot new ways of connecting with the Internet and even your car!

Click Here to Listen to Todd Lane AT&T Devices

Shardae Rudel’s London Blog

Follow our young heroine during her 2 month internship in London, England that began yesterday.

MiTechNews Report

Podcast 1424 June 14, 2014 : Josh Linkner and the Road to Reinvention

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: Josh Linkner

Show Notes:

Josh Linkner

In the course of the Internet Advisor’s 16 years, Josh Linkner has moved from being the highly successful founder and CEO of ePrize to NY Times Bestselling Author, of Disciplined Dreaming and a brand new book bound for the best-seller list: The Road to Reinvention: How to Drive Disruption and Accelerate Transformation.

(From Josh’s homepage) Josh is passionate about making the world more creative and helping people seize their full potential. He accomplishes this through his work as an author, innovation keynote speaker, entrepreneur, high-growth CEO, venture capitalist, and urban reinventor. Here’s a quick snapshot of his credentials:

NY Times Bestselling Author, Disciplined Dreaming – A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity
Four-time tech entrepreneur, serving as CEO of each over the last 20+ years
Top-rated keynote speaker delivering inspiring talks on creativity, innovation, and reinvention
CEO and Managing Partner of Detroit Venture Partners, helping to rebuild his hometown of Detroit, Michigan
Founder and former CEO/Chariman of ePrize (largest interactive promotion agency in the world)
Professional jazz guitarist
Regular contributor to Inc., Forbes, and the Detroit Free Press

Click Here to Listen to Josh Linkner Interview

How to Watch World Cup Soccer Through

Greg Sullivan, VP Windows Phones Describes WP 8.1

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Foster Braun, June 9, 2014

In May 2014, Greg Sullivan, VP Windows Phone shared about the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 upgrade which is becoming available through Microsoft and the mobile carriers beginning in Summer 2014.

Part 1 (7:11) Click Here to Listen to Part 1 of Greg Sullivan Interview

Availability of Windows Phone 8.1
Developer Preview Download
Cortana

Part 2 (3:53) Click Here to Listen to Part 2 of the Greg Sullivan Interview

World Flow (Shape Writing)
Setting new Guinness World Book of Records Speed Record

Part 3 (9:05) Click Here to Listen to Part 3 of Greg Sullivan Interview

Convergence of WP 8.1 and Surface RT
Explain departure of People Social Media Hub
World Market for Windows Phone 8.1

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Podcast 1423 June 7, 2014: Surface Pro 3 & Cost of Piracy

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Show Notes

Reports:

WWDC 2014: All Under the Hood with Cal Carson

Click Here to Listen to Cal WWDC Report

Computex 2014: A peek at the future of computing with Ed Rudel

Click Here to Listen to Ed Computex Report

Microsoft in the House

Jerry Carlson, Microsoft Device Ninja and Jeffrey Garnai, Client Specialist present Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 3 and Windows Phone 8.1

Jeff Garnai, Client/Technical Solutions, Heartland District, Microsoft

Surface Pro 3: Defining a new segment?

Click Here to Listen to Jerry Carlson and Surface Pro 3

Windows Phone 8.1 Update: Look out world; this isn’t your grandpa’s WinPhone

Click Here to Listen to Windows Phone 8.1

Windows Phone 8.1 Sets new Speed record (Greg Sullivan, VP Windows Phone, Microsoft)

Greg Sullivan, VP Discusses New Features in Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft Anti-Piracy Program

Don Morrison, Director of US Anti-Piracy, Microsoft explains the cost of “stealing” unlicensed versions of MS software.

Click Here to Listen to Don Morrison Anti-Piracy

Digital Crimes Unit Story

Study

Microsoft Software Piracy Website

How Can You Tell Whether Your Software Is Authentic

MiTechNews Report

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Podcast 1422 May 31, 2014 : The Frugal Computer Guy and a Fine Phablet

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Show Notes:

The Frugal Computer Guy

Who doesn’t like free? One of our listeners, Michael Rommety, has set up his own site The Frugal Computer Guy for free software and video tutorials to help you use them.

Listen to Mike Rometty, the Frugal Computer Guy

Apple WWDC June 2, 2014: What is Apple’s Next Big Thing?

Is this the year we see an Apple iWatch? Will software or hardware dominate the gathering in San Francisco next Monday? Has Apple still got its “mojo”?

Cal Carson’s Predictions for WWDC 2014

A Mighty Fine Phablet

After a month of hands on use, Foster has a review of the giant 6″ Nokia Lumia 1520. Could this be the “bridge” device between the phone and the laptop for the busy, on-the-go information hound?

Click Here to Listen to Foster’s Lumia 1520 Review

Read Foster’s Full Review of Lumia 1520

MiTechNews Report

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Click Here to Listen to MiTechNews 5-31-14

Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:

800-859-0957

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Podcast 1421 May 24, 2014 : Patent Wars & Walk to End Blindness

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History of Decoration Day

Show Notes:

Patent Wars Over?

Are patents choking out innovation or are they are necessary protection for innovation. Randy Peck, Patent Lawyer of Warner, Norcross and Judd Southfield joins the team as co-host to discuss key rulings this week in Apple/Samsung and Google.

Click Here to Listen to Randy Peck on Patents

Click Here to Listen to Randy Peck Troll Story

Click Here to Listen to Extended Interview with Randy Peck about Apple/Samsung Patents Wars and Coming Supreme Court Decision

Walk to End Blindness

John Whitacre, Mary Kumer, and Jesse Lowe present the work of iChallenged and promote the upcoming Walk to End Blindness

Walk to End Blindness: June 7-8, 2014 – 7:00 am Shiawassee Park: Farmington, MI 48336

Click Here to Listen to iChallenged Walk to End Blindness

Videos about iChallenged.org and their clients

MiTechNews Report

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Click Here to Listen to Randy Peck Warner Norcross and Judd Expansion

Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:

800-859-0957

Join the conversation with your questions during this live segment and benefit from years of tech troubleshooting expertise. REMEMBER: The …

Podcast 1420 5/17/14: Jobs for Vets, ComicCon Celebrates 25 yrs and Help Shardae Rudel Get to London

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Show Notes

Hour 1

Motor City ComicCon Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Shane Hamelin with spice things up with news about Mtorcity ComicCon and a special “Find Shane” contest at the Convention in Novi on Sunday!

Guest Mark Waid is a freelance comic writer who is visiting the Motor City ComicCon in Novi this weekend.

Click Here to Listen to Mark Waid

New Horizons Steps Up to Help GI’s Back Into the Workforce

Scott McLean, Vice President of Operations at New Horizons Great Lakes shares the latest program by New Horizons to offer special training to help former military reenter a tough job market.

Click Here to Listen to Scott McLean New Horizon

Reports From Two Satisfied Customers of Crowdfunding Site

Shardae Rudel (Ed’s daughter) wants to raise support for her college internship this summer in London, England. Click here to see the site

Lauren Elliot, Shardae’s friend and inspiration for GoFundMe, faced a sudden financial crisis when her horse had a medical crisis. Friends came through on GoFundMe. Click here to see the site

All about GoFundMe

Click Here to Listen to GoFundMe with Girls

MiTechNews Report

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Podcast 1419 5/10/14 : Rick Broida the Gadget Guy and Making Mom Happy

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Show Notes:

Hour 1

Rick Broida the Gadget Guy has a basket full of goodies for us:

SlideStand

The GoKey

AOC’s Android-powered monitors

Selfy case

Click Here to Listen to Rick Broida Gadgets

Apple vs Samsung Verdict: And the Winner is????

Randy Peck, Patent Lawyer with Warner, Norcross and Judd, Southfield, MI has some insights.

Click Here For Randy Peck’s Analysis of Verdict

Net Neutrality: Issue at FCC That Could Determine the Future of the Internet

Click Here for Discussion about Net Neutrality Discussion

Mike Wendland has an impassioned opinion: Screwed Again

Woody Leonhard: Net Neutrality Debate: Why you should care,

Tech Giants Rally Against FCC’s New Proposed Rules on Net Neutrality

MiTechNews Report

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Click Here to Listen to MitechNews 5-10-14

Check out Our New Podcast Channel

Click Here to LIsten to Jason Johnson

Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions:

800-859-0957

Join the conversation with your questions during this live segment and benefit from years of tech troubleshooting expertise. REMEMBER: The only dumb question….is the one you don’t ask!

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Happy 1st Mother’s Day to Emily Hay,

Podcast 1418 May 3, 2014: Hail the Robotic Champions & Future Tech Stars

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Show Notes

Hour 1

FIRST Robotics World Championship Report

Don Bossi, President of FIRST gives the big picture on the recently completed World Championship in St. Louis, MO.

Click Here to Listen to Don Bossi FIRST Pres

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

The Story of FIRST (Morgan Freeman)

FIRST Robotics Programs

2014 FIRST Championship Winners

Team Rush, the proud winners of the prestigious Chairman’s Award join the Internet Advisors in studio to share the excitement and goals for their future. Pictured with the banner are Camron Razdar, Dean’s Award (Highest Individual Award) and Team Rush 27 (Chairman’s Award-Highest Team Honor), John Havel, Carter Zielinski and Derek Joslin. Congratulations to Team Leaders Steve Hyer and Kyle Hughes.

Click Here to Listen to Team RUSH 27 Champions

2014 Team Rush 27 Video

Midwest Technology Leaders Symposium

Leading the Charge: The Next Decade of Innovation, Disruption and Consumerization. Tracy-Ann and Rob Palmer announce the upcoming Midwest Technology Leaders Symposium May 14, 2014.

Click Here to Listen to Midwest Technology Symposium

MiTechNews Report

The MiTechNews Report is a weekly feature with Mike Brennan, editor and publisher of MiTechNews.com which focuses on technology headlines and the impact of our tate’s growing high tech sector.…

Podcast April 26, 2014: Taking Tech's Temp & Password Managers

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Show Notes:

Hour 1

Taking Tech’s Temp: Quarterly Reports for Apple and Microsoft Hold Surprises

What happened to iPad sales? Is Microsoft rebounding fast enough to survive?

Apple Q2

Microsoft Q3

Facebook Q1

Amazon

Click Here to Listen to Quarterly Reports

The ABC’s of Password Managers

What kinds are there? How do the work? Do you have to pay for them? What are the best?

The Best Password Managers: Neil J. Rubenking

Password Managers: Mike Wendland

Six Great Password Managers: Neil J. Rubenking, 2011

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Check out our new Podcast Channel

Hour 2 Answering Listener Questions: 800-859-0957

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